Civil Code Article 1054

This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

In the cases specified in Subparagraphs 6 and 10 of Article 1052, the party who has the right to claim may not apply for a [juridical decree of] divorce, where one year has elapsed after he or she has known of the event or where five years have elapsed after the occurrence of the event.
中文原文 民法第1054條
對於第一千零五十二條第六款及第十款之情事,有請求權之一方,自知悉後已逾一年,或自其情事發生後已逾五年者,不得請求離婚。

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